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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Are you ready to strip fear's
power over you and become the confident woman you were meant to be? Have
you found that tolerating your personal fear monsters only makes them
growl louder?

Okay, sister - take my hand and
let's boldly step up and yank the masks off those shadow-lurking,
anxiety-churning, worry-generating beasts.

With her own brand of off-beat
wit and wisdom, inspirational humorist Debora Coty addresses heart needs
of women worn down by everyday fears - financial, health,
relationships, loss, pain, the unknown, the what ifs ...

With fresh spiritual insight,
Debora shares hope, true life stories, scriptural lifelines, and a few
LOL's along with simple, practical tips for sidestepping fear with
faith. And a fistful of chocolate!

Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/hyrj3

My Review:

This is the second book I've read by Debora Coty, and I enjoyed it as much as the first. Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolate
was just what I needed. As soon as I read the title I knew this one was
for me! Fear rears it's ugly little head in my life more than I care to
admit, but it's nice to know that others deal with the same issues and
understand. Debora takes a look at fear and ministers with uplifting
humor and personal stories of her own. I think there is something in
this book for everyone!

*Litfuse Publicity Group has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review. ~ Thanks!

Meet Debora:

Debora Coty is an occupational therapist, a piano teacher, and a
freelance writer. She's also involved in the children's ministry at her
church and is an avid tennis player. Debora began writing to fill the
void when her last child left for college, and it has since become a
passion. Debora has a real knack for getting across sound biblical
concepts with a refreshing lightheartedness as attested in her monthly
newspaper column entitled "Grace Notes: God's Grace for Everyday
Living."

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Wake Up, Generation,
a breakout new title from debut author Paige Omartian, will
revolutionize the life of any young adult seeking purpose, passion, and
direction. As a growing generation is characterized by a lifestyle of
apathy and indifference, Paige uses biblical teaching and shares
relatable stories to help young people break the chains and discover the
God-driven mission for their lives. Readers will…

understand their life’s sacred purpose

wake up to the needs of the world around them

develop a vision and mission statement for life

realize how their own story fits into God’s design

become equipped to live out the passionate, fulfilling life God intended

Singles from Paige’s debut album, Wake Up, have appeared on Top 30 charts of Christian music, and extensive media coverage, including an appearance on the Today Show,
has earned her a legion of fans. With a growing reach, Paige will
connect with readers and help them understand that it’s time to wake up!

My Review:

It touched my heart to read Paige's testimony. What great strength she and her family had through her battle with cancer. My own son had a tumor about a year ago and though his wasn't life threatening, it made me feel that I could relate to what she was going through. It made her story personal to me. It made me cry. Such unbelievable strength for a young girl! God was surely with her. And He had a plan for her life.

Forward to the present, Paige has grown into a strong young woman who is being used by God to fulfill His purpose. And now she is encouraging others to do the same through this book and her ministry.

Written for the younger, 20-something generation, Wake Up Generation is a call to make a difference in this world by finding and using your God-given gifts. Everyone has a purpose, a calling. Paige encourages you to find it and live it. This generation (as well as others) are asleep. They live in apathy. This book will challenge you to wake up and live the life God has called you to live.

Even though this book is written for the younger crowd, it blessed me. I think it offers great motivation for any age. I will be lending this to my 9- and 13-year-olds very soon. I would have loved to have a book like this when I was younger. I will be on the lookout for more books from Paige Omartian. :)

About the Author:

Paige Omartian is a speaker and recording
artist whose battle with cancer as a child led her on a remarkable
journey inspiring others to grasp the preciousness of life and live out
their purpose. She has traveled the country sharing her music and story
and was featured on Bath and Body Work’s 2005 Christmas CD supporting
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Paige was interviewed on the Today Show and was the speaker and TV host for the ministry iShine. She released her debut rock album, Wake Up, in 2009.

*Thank you, Glass Road
Productions, for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review!

Saturday, March 30, 2013

"From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom
of heaven is at hand.'" ~Matthew 4:17

I recently heard a very popular
Christian speaker talk to a large audience for an hour. He said nothing
heretical. He said nothing controversial. He just focused on the
"unconditional" love of God. Again, nothing wrong with what he did say, but
it is what he did not say that bothered me. He said nothing about
repentance of sin. There is a reason Jesus said what he said in the above
bible verse. And there is a reason John the Baptist introduced Jesus to the
world with the exact same proclamation in Matthew 3:2: "Repent, for the
kingdom of heaven is at hand."

There is a popular trend going on in the American Christian church. The
trend is to talk of the love of God without talking about the justice of
God. But if you read the bible, it is clear, there exists both the grace of
God and the wrath of God, and Jesus Christ spoke of both.

Many Christians around the world have been celebrating Holy Week this
week culminating today with Easter Sunday or what some churches call
Resurrection Sunday. It is to commemorate the victory of Jesus over Satan,
sin, death and hell. This is good news! And "good news" is the meaning of
the word "gospel."

It is true that God's love for mankind is "unconditional." However, in
order for man to be in right relationship with God, man must conform his
life to match with God's requirement of man. And God does not force this
decision on man. God draws a person to himself, but it is the free will of
the individual to decide if he or she will obey God's requirements for a
right relationship or not.

Jesus called this experience being "born again." In other words, a
person (every human) must understand that he or she has violated God's laws
and is forever separated from God spiritually unless he or she repents of
their sin and trust in the shed blood of Jesus on the cross for forgiveness
of that sin in order to be counted among those who have been redeemed.
Redeemed from the consequences of unrepentant sin which is death and
hell.

What I am writing here is not popular in modern day America where we
want to live our own life without interference from God. It is our natural
tendency to live for ourselves instead of obey the commands of God. That is
the eternal struggle between flesh and the spirit.

In order to prove our love for Christ, he says we must deny ourselves,
pick up our cross daily, and follow him. Our "cross" is a challenge to wake
up daily and try our best to live like Jesus. The way we learn to live like
Jesus is to study the bible, take time to pray and fellowship with other
believers (followers) which we call "church." God knows we will fail at
this precisely because we are human. Sometimes we are tempted by sin and we
give in to it. But the Bible also says that if we are willing to confess
our sins to God, He is willing to forgive us. That also is great news!

No one is compelled to believe this. You may read this and call it
foolishness. That is your right. But if that is your view, I at least
encourage you to read one book in the bible, the gospel of John, and
consider the claims of the bible and Christ before you dismiss
Christianity.

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